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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.69, 353.54 and 91.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.69, 353.54 and 91.42 is: 137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.69 : 353.54 = 91.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.69/353.54 = 91.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.69x = 353.54 × 91.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.69x = 32,319.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,319.97/235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.13

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